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A Story Told
Each one of Rik Long’s pieces tells a story. There are the Central Park ones that showcase the green expanse and whimsical quality of New York’s most famous park. Then, there is the “City People,” whose graceful movement is forever captured in hues of greens, reds and blues. On pieces of lumber are depictions of Bible scenes, immortalized in tones …
Founder’s Day
Cashiers Historical Society hosts their 15th annual Founder’s Day Celebration on Thursday, September 27, this year. Now in its fifteenth year, the Historical Society hosts all third and fourth graders from Blue Ridge and Summit Charter Schools, as well as homeschoolers, for a celebration of the area’s roots, reflecting on life in the 19th century, and celebrating our rich cultural …
Bascom Happenings
The season is beginning to slow down on The Plateau but we’re still full steam ahead with activity at The Bascom. We offer workshops, art by appointment, tours, and, of course, exhibits! Our workshops for the month of September include everything from painting, to wood working, to mixed media, to ceramics and more. Take a class with New Orleans-based Ann …
A Short Stack for a Tall Cause
Come join us for our last pancake breakfast of the season. The breakfast will be held at the Old Scaly School House on Buck Knob Road on Saturday, September 23. Breakfast is served from 8:00 until 10:30 A.M. There will be blueberry pancakes (berries are picked, washed, and frozen by members), plain pancakes, Blalock sausage, orange juice, and coffee. It …
Blessing of the Animals
The Blessing of the Animals is a tradition in the Cashiers community started by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Cashiers area churches will observe this annual event at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 29, at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road. Bring a chair to this gathering with animals that features music and prayer in celebration …
HIghlands Food & Wine
The planets have aligned to lure stars of the culinary and musical worlds here for the Highlands Food and Wine Festival, November 8-11. Visit HighlandsFoodAndWine.com for a complete list of all the talent who will be participating in this, the most popular food, wine, and music event in the Southeast. You’ll see bios of chefs from all over the …
Sky Valley Fall Festival
The Fifth Annual Sky Valley Fallfest is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Fallfest activities take place adjacent to the beautiful Sky Valley Golf and Country Club. Visitors will be treated to hayrides throughout the day taking you to the valley’s magnificent waterfall, a crystal-clear falls with a vertical drop of 100 feet that flows …
Recovery Ministries
The 35th Annual Gathering of the Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church is taking place at All Souls’ Cathedral in Asheville, North Carolina Thursday, September 27 through Saturday, September 29. This event is an opportunity for education, fellowship, great food and good music. People from all over the country come to meet others either in recovery or interested in learning …
The Empty Bowls Project
When was the last time you ate a hot meal? Was it a chicken biscuit this morning? Or maybe it was that juicy steak you had for dinner last night. Even if it was a cold cut sandwich, you probably spent more time just trying to decide where to get it from. But for many people, where their next meal …
Fall Festival
Make sure all electronic devices are turned off, grab the fam, and get ready for a night of hands-on fun at the annual Highlands School Fall Festival, Saturday October 6, at the Highlands Rec Park. This fundraiser has been a tradition for many generations and has seen its fair share of changes over the decades. But one thing that hasn’t …
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
Just because the summer season has ended, doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty to see and do here on the Plateau. Our seasonal guests will be returning for one last visit to our beautiful mountains to witness Mother Nature replace her brilliant green dress with her cloak of gold, red, and orange. The Village Green takes advantage of this transitional …
Art is in the Air
The Town of Highlands celebrates the 38th Highlands Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, October 13, from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Highlands Civic Center at 600 North Fourth Street. Admission and parking to this event are free. Autumn is a season ripe for exploring all the bounty our area has to offer. For many, autumn is the …
